Marriage Fitness with Mort Fertel

What a story. What a success. Learn how Lisa turned her marriage crisis into a marriage dream. He moved out, was having an affair, but Lisa put it all back together. 

Laila's husband proposed an open marriage. She was horrified. Google saved her marriage. Get the details here...

What if the infidelity occurs before the wedding? Should you still get married? Listen to Shana's amazing story of heartbreak, hope, and relationship renewal.

Man complains that he's "walking on eggshells" in his marriage. What does the mean? Is that a legit complaint? In this episode we turn that expression on upside down and view the experience from a different lens.

Steve's wife blindsided him with "I don't love you anymore." What did Steve do and how did his situation turn out.

Did your spouse say "I don't believe in marriage anymore." In this episode you'll get insight into where that comes from and what it really means.

Jessica Clark's husband was having an affair and moved out of the house. Things didn't look good, but she was able to turn it all around. She reconnected with her husband and he moved back home. This is her story.

What does it really mean to forgive and how can you and your spouse forgive each other. In this episode we'll discuss true forgiveness in marriage and a path to healing and reconciliation.

In this episode we interview Grace, who struggled in her marriage for many years, but then slowly improved things for a few weeks. One evening, during the Marriage Fitness Q and A teleconference, Grace had a breakthrough on her call with Mort, and her marriage has been stellar ever since. Grace tells her story...gracefully!

Have you ever been given (or give) the silent treatment? Why does this happen? How do we understand these silent treatments? And what can you do about it? My new video explains. Silent Treatments in Marriage - Why they happen & how to end them Check it out.

Long Sex. That’s what this video is about. Advice for men and woman about how to succeed in the bedroom.

Leslie has an incredible story about how her marriage crashed and how she repaired it. This is the story of how Leslie won her husband back.

Ed Whitfield tells the story of how he turned around his marriage.

In this episode we explore the difference between happiness and pleasure and how to get happy in your marriage.

Who Gives to Who? The answer to that question might surprise you in this episode as I share an interesting encounter my daughter had with a homeless person and what we can learn from it to help turn our marriage around.

Want to know the fastest way to reconciling your marriage? That’s the topic of this episode. 

Did you ever hear of Analysis Paralysis? It’s a big problem for people in marital crisis. Here’s a episode that explains and offers some direction.

Are you thinking that your spouse might be a narcissist? If so you’ll want to listen to this episode. 

About 3 million people a year—all in marital crisis—contact me in some form or another seeking help to save their marriage. Do you know how many of these people expected to be dealing with a broken marriage? None. Everyone thinks their marriage is fine. Until it isn’t. Here are 2 steps you can take.

Does your spouse remember things differently than you? Are they rewriting your marital history in order to justify an affair or an exit? In under 2 minutes I offer 2 specific pieces of advice for this situation.

Robb Holloway of KPNW radio interviewed me about a number of marriage crisis topics. The 15-minute interview was syndicated on a number of radio stations. Robb asked some great questions about texting, Facebook, communication, and how to regain respect in your marriage. Today’s podcast is a replay of that interview. Enjoy.

My staff interviewed Lizzie, a woman whose husband was having an affair. Lizzie's story is amazing, and typical. My guess is that you can relate. It's a 15 minute interview. Enjoy.

What does a marriage counselor do when they need marriage help? This is not a joke. At least it wasn’t for Jennifer Shepard, LMFT. Jennifer tells her story on today's episode.

I was interviewed by Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu and Nia Peeples. You may remember Nia from the 80's TV show Fame or from Walker Texas Ranger or, more recently, Pretty Little Liars. The interview covered a number of marriage crisis topics, including how to take a divisive issue and turn it into one that unites you. I thought you might find the advice given in the interview helpful. Today’s podcast is a replay. Enjoy.

Learn how to get your needs met in your marriage as well as other marriage-transforming strategies.

Mari Frank is a well-known divorce attorney who hosts a radio show in Southern California called “Fighting for Your Marriage.” Amazing, right? A divorce attorney trying to save marriages. I love it! Anyway, she had me as a guest on her show and we talked for 30 minutes about how to turn your marriage around. We covered some good stuff that might help you. This podcast is a replay of that interview. Enjoy!

Michael Mataluni, the host of a popular radio show, interviewed me about how to deal with a difficult spouse and what to do if they're mistreating you. It's a 27-minute interview. Today's podcast is a replay of it. Michael asked some great questions about lopsided marriages, managing emotions, and how to save a marriage. Enjoy!

Nate Bagley, the host of Loveumentary, interviewed me about…well, love. It’s not a sound bite; it’s a 45 deep dive into the essentials of love, marriage, and reconciliation. If you’re in a troubled marriage it’s a must listen.

Michael Patrick Shiels from Michigan's Big Show interviewed me about failing marriages and how to turn them around. The 14-minute interview aired on radio stations throughout Michigan. Michael asked some great questions, questions that you’re probably asking too. Today’s podcast is a reply of that interview. Enjoy…

Some people wonder why they’re so well-liked at the office and amongst their friends, but not at home. I hear it all the time, "Mort. I have great relationships…except my marriage." This is a common frustration, especially among people in marital crisis. And a lot of people will use it as evidence that there’s something wrong with their marriage or their spouse. In fact, it might be evidence of a different problem. In this podcast, I explain.

What the media's coverage of the Jeff Bezos divorce and "affair" means for marriage and family life.

In this episode Mort Fertel explains how you know if you married the right person. And whether you did or didn't, he explains how to make the marriage work, end conflict and affairs, and reconnect in love.

In this episode, Mort tells a powerful story of an encounter that his 9 year old daughter had with a homeless man, and what that encounter teaches us about Marriage and the power of giving to our spouse.

In this episode Mort Fertel discusses the secret to inspiring your spouse to change.

In this podcast Mort Fertel shows you how to move with your spouse from "Me to We," even if your spouse is having an affair and/or being obstinate. You'll learn to reconnect and find love again.

In this podcast Mort Fertel describes how to change the momentum of your marriage by instituting one simple habit of love. This habit can be employed even by people whose spouse is having an affair.

In this podcast with Mort Fertel you'll learn 2 small acts that will make a big difference in your marriage, even if your spouse is obstinate or having an affair.

If you're trying to save your marriage, stop a divorce, or figure out how to get your spouse to end their affair, you're probably expecting to learn problem-solving strategies, communication techniques, and insights about gender differences. This podcast reveals that the key to turning around a marriage is none of those things. This podcast reveals the surprising solution to most marriage problems.